The SAMENA Telecommunications Council, represented by Bocar Ba, CEO, was pleased to attend Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority ICT Development Forum 2026, held in Dubai on November 4, under the theme *“The Future of Telecommunications in the Agentic AI Era: Toward Autonomous Services and Networks.”* The Forum... read more

A new Opensignal report, Mobile AI Readiness, examines how prepared mobile networks around the world are for the different ways consumers interact with AI services, and finds that while today’s requirements are modest, readiness diverges sharply along country income lines. According to Opensignal, AI’s current network demands are surprisingly... read more

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has entered a strategic collaboration with Dell Technologies, advancing its promise, “What’s next is now.” The alliance brings Dell PowerProtect Data Domain and Dell PowerScale solutions to organizations across the region, helping them modernize storage environments, strengthen... read more

Cisco and PSA Singapore(PSA) have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the next phase of Tuas Port’s transformation into a digitally resilient, AI-driven port of the future. The companies will develop a proof of concept for an AI-powered observability and incident management platform at Tuas Port, currently the world’s largest... read more

stc Bahrain has announced the signing of a USD 140 million financing facility with BNP Paribas, one of the world’s leaders in banking and financial services. Signed during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), the agreement marks a key financial partnership designed to support stc... read more

MTN One TV has launched its first original series, “100 Ways to Stay Single in Lagos,” at a special screening in Cape Town alongside MIP Africa 2026, marking an important milestone in its ambition to connect African stories with audiences across the continent. Produced by Nigerian filmmaker Mimi Bartels and supported by MTN One TV, MTN’s... read more

Omantel Innovation Labs has announced nine technology startups joining Cohort 8, marking the latest chapter in its efforts to support promising technology ventures, foster entrepreneurship, and create opportunities for growth and market expansion. Of the nine startups, seven were selected following an application and evaluation process, bringing... read more

Eutelsat Communications has reported revenues for the first quarter ended 30 September 2026. Total revenues for the quarter stood at €286 million, down 2.4% on a reported basis and 0.9% like-for-like. Revenues of the four Operating Verticals stood at €278 million, down 2.1% on a like-for-like basis excluding a slight currency effect, and down... read more